When Super Typhoon Odette barreled its way through the CARAGA Region, among the most vulnerable were small islands that were fully exposed to the wind and storm surge. The damage to property and infrastructure was catastrophic.
Tanging Yaman Foundation is working with the Diocese of Surigao Social Action Center Justice and Peace (DSAC) to provide 39 fishing boats to families whose livelihood revolves around fishing. The DSAC has identified three families in each of 13 island-barangays of Surigao City where they have a chapel. So far, ten motorized fishing boats have been distributed to families in San Juan Bautista Chapel in Brgy Alegria, Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in Brgy Baybay, San Antonio de Padua Chapel in Brgy Buenavista, and Sto Niño Chapel in Brgy Libuac. More fishing boats are being constructed.
TYF’s donation amounts to P1,950,000.